Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Friday that any impeachment complaint against his estranged vice president Sara Duterte would only distract Congress and not help people, in remarks that drew criticism from some lawmakers.

The dustup between the Philippines' top political families — the Marcos and Duterte clans — has entered the realm of major threat to the nation’s economy.

Statement by Ferdinand Marcos Jr. amid row between top 2 offices in Manila while lawmakers seek impeachment motion in Congress - Anadolu Ajansı

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Friday it would not be good for the country if an impeachment complaint is filed against his estranged vice president. Marcos told reporters lodging an impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte will not make any difference to people's lives and would only tie down Congress.

MANILA: Philippine authorities delayed a meeting with Vice President Sara Duterte to explain her apparent threat to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr assassinated if she is killed.

Philippine law officials on Tuesday summoned vice president Sara Duterte for questioning over her weekend statements that she had contracted someone to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if she were to be killed.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, November 29, confirmed that he asked lawmakers to stop all efforts to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. He stated that it is not worth the time of Congress.

President Marcos has called on his congressional allies not to waste their time impeaching Vice President Sara Duterte, saying that she was “unimportant” and the move would just bog down Congress and won’t benefit a single Filipino.